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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14
LOCsL BREVETIES.

The lime during which several merchants n
OF is city agreed to close their stores at
ocio. k in the evening, expires to-day
A lumber of gentlemen from this city
went 10 Leesburg this morning 10 n''ehu
the fair now in progress there.
! The puney Charles Lewis, and The steam
canal b0at Thos. Vennors ana sco"' nle
hauled out at the lower ship yard for repairs.
number of military companies from the
South passed through this city to-day, on
their way to attend the Philadelphia cele'
bration.
Mrs. Sarah c. Henning, formerly OF Acco
mac county, mother of MIR. George T. Hen
mig, of Washington, died in that city
yesterday, in The 18Th year of her age
The sleimer Mary Washington, on her
last trip from River View last night, was
DELAYED in her arrival here till early this
morning by the fog which prevailed on the
river.
Mr.. Horato Day, who some years ago was
connected with the chip yard, but who for
some lime past has been living in Georgia,
has returned 10 this city having accepted a
position in the Norton boat building yard.
The republicans of the city and county
have again postponed their convention to
nominate their candidate for the Legislature
till to night. at which time it will be held at
Arlington and Mr.. l.. w. Corbett of this city
will be nominated IS no one will oppose
him.
The Virginia republican association of
Washington held meeting at their rooms,
on Missouri avenue, last evening. 1t is in.
iended TO give a banquet next Tuesday and
tba fnllcuino haya haen in vitel To he pres
ent: Elk Senator Malone, Sergeant al. Arms
Cannday, Hon. Lewis Mckenzie, D. A.
Windsor and j.. W. Corbett. the three latter
of this city.
1t is understood that suit for damages will be
brought against the Virginia Midland Railway
company by Rose Mesd, the little girl who was
ruu and hurt by a train of cars on Union
street fow weeks ago.
We have received an invitation to attend tho
first annual fair Of the Rappahannock Valley Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society to be held at
Fredericksburg on the 9th, 2Sth and both inst
Mr.. G.. E. Prico will have for sale in market to-
morrow some fine salt water trout and croakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

ARRESTED IN FREDEIICKsBURG.-N
Rose Thompson, Of Washington, reported
to the police of that city on Monday that
watch and chain and l50 10 cash had been
stolen from her house. Geo l.. Hunter,
who had been boarding in her house, was
suspected. and the police were notified.
That evening they obtained Information that
he had goue away on Southern train, aud
they telcgraphed to fredericksburg for the
authorities there TO lock out for him. Yes
ter,iay morning the police received teie-
gram from Fredericksburg saying: Geo. Il.
Hunter arrested jewelTy recovered" De-
toctiye Rail went 10 Fredericksburg after
the prisoner, and icl&rned with INN t"
Washington last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

CANAL MEETlNG.-A meeting of the directors
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company was
hold yesterday in Baltimore. good deal of rou-
tino business was transacted. 1t was stated that
the late rains have given tho canal good boating
and the boats can carry their full complement
The canal will carry about 100000 tons of coal
this season. The juno payments will bo madc the
latter part of this month. President Baughman
said "There is scarcity Of boats on the canal,
and no new ones arc being built In the nncer-
tainty that exists concerning the future OF the
canal, capital will not 90 into new boats and un-
less something is done there will not be 200 boats
on the canal next year. l am in favor of the
proposition to have the State and general govern
ment make such provision will insure all the
necessary repairs of the canal, and to keep it q
living. going concern. BY this means the canal
will lie saved to the great Western Maryland in
,crcst and DO prevented from falling into the
hands OF any railroad corporation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS The head
quarters OF the State central democratic
committee il now open in tho second story
of the building on King street, near Wash
inGton, iormerly occupied by the Virginia
Midland Railway company. Mr.. w. W.
Scott, secretary of the committee. is in
charge, aud is assisted 10y DR.. ]. d. Pendle
ton, clerk Of Tbs State Senate. Later, these
gentlemen will be assisted in the work Of
the campaign by Mr.. L. B. Gordon, of Rap.
mhannock county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

The FREE Observation-Disclosures
are now being made for the establishment
Of the free delivery System in this city, which
goes into effect ON The frat of next month.
The letter boxes will soon be placed Oh tho
street lamp posts, and the recently appoint
ed letter carriers are now having their gray
uniforms made. The west end Of the vesti
bnle in the pos;ollice building will be pav-
ttioned of and fitted up for the use of the
mail carriers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

1.-THE man that bushes is not quite q
brute" We suppose not, but they say there
is n whole family cut in Dakota, who had
never even heard of Dr. Bills Cough Syrup.
How they must blush to have it found out!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

Organic weakness or loas of
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
10 cents in stamps for hook Of particulars.
Worlds Dspensary Medical Association,
BGiislo. n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

THE y. l.. 1.-The Alexandria Light In
fantry held meeting last night and per
adelphia to morrow to attend the Con9titu.
lional Centennial celebration there. The
company, under command Of Capt. Mush
bach and Its Monroe and Bryan. will leave
here on the Loo p. m train for Washington
aud there will take the o'clock train for
Philadelphia. All arrangements for their
quarters, etc, in that city, have been PET
iected. The company, with the three 9th
ers from the State mentioned in Mondays
GAZETTE, will act as Gov. Lees escort in
the parade of Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge ~. b. Meade
presiding The will OF Mary s. Miles was
admitted to probate.
Merchant vs. Cowling; decree for sale.
Com. VS.. John Curran; indictment for Che muir
der of officer Julian Arnold; motion for change OF
venue; argument being heard when this report
closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

The VICTIM OF SwINDLERs.-Joseph NC
Evan. of Worthwhile, in the Mohawk VAL
ley, N. Y, ii wealthy seventy year-old iar-
mer, was c'evcrly beaten out Of 81 COO re-
Gently. On September 2. the day Of Gov.
HIPS address at the county fair, hlr. Me
Evan formed the acquaintance on The
grounds Of fine locking, well-dressed man,
with smooth tongue, who represented
himself to be stock broker and the pos
SCISSOR of considerable wealth and influence
He became very friendly with Mr.. McE"an
and pumped him, escertaining his business,
the amount of property he owned, ana otner
wards, for
d made ar
rangemen,. >E~an, Saying
that he desired ~ Al property. on
Friday last Edwards made his appearance
at McEwan's house, accompanied oy an
other man. The farmer was not at nome,
and they called again on Saturday. Iaklng
McEwan into their buggy, they drove to
GloveIsvile. The farmer loft The wagon on
the outskirts Of the village, and, going to
wealthy gentleman of The village, asked
him to endorse his note for 81 600. Tho re-
quest was complied with, and McEwan OBJ
tanned the money at one OF the village
banks. He then joined his companions on
the outskirts, and they started back toward
Worthwhile On tie way they overlook an
other man on foot, who was carrying
satchel. They took him into the wagon,
and on the way he unfolded great lottery
scheme. Mr.. McEwan was induced TO get
out his money. The three men then turned
upon him suddenly, took his money away
from him, threw hiG out of the wagon, and
drove of rs rapidly as possible. The Old
man WAS found weeping By the roadside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14
LOCAL NEWS

For his section high 10 al rains, followed ny
cooler fair weather, light to fresh variable WINDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

THOUGHT TO BE DYING.-Charles Night
ingale, of this city, who was stabbed Il week
ago in Washington, rs Charles Bfnwner, ie
in critical condition ard it is believed that
he will soon die Since he was stabbed lie
has been unable TO eat anything, aud has
lived on milk punches Browner is now in
jail in Washington awaiting t,ial. Since tho
arrest 81 dirl. knife has been found in a tree
box near where The injured man wa' ionnd,
and it is supposed TO be the weapon with
which the stabhiug WAS done. Browner
when arrested denied the charge. There
were blood prints on his shirt, which he said
were made some days before his arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

PERSONAL j. Hall Moore and wife, OF
Richmond, spent yesterday with friends in
this city.
Mrs. John Fl. Parrot, of Orange, N. j., is
ia the city on visit to her mother, Mrs.
Uher, on Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

Jack shall pipe and Gill shall dance
Just us long out in the open barn as they
please. The free born American citizer
don't fear neuralgia with Salvation Oh &c
the front. 0nly twenty. five cent invest.
mcut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14
MEDICINAL.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

NENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
VI HOLDERS OF THE VIRGINIA IRON
SuGPBUlLDING COMPANY.-A general meet
ing of the stockholders Of the Virginia Iron
Shpbulding Company, will bo held at the office
of company in The ty of Alexandria, Va, on the
10Th day of SEPTEMBER, 1887, at 12 o'clock m.
By 0rior Of directors
au4 wtd CHARLES L. MOODY, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14
FOR SALE AND RENT.

At Private Sale.
First class slatc-roof BUSINESS STAND with
DWELLING and Stable attached, situated on
Royal street exactly opposite the Market.
Also TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING, in
good ORDER on the north side of Prince street, be-
tween Alfred aud Patrick streets. TWO SMALL
TENfAIENTS in rear, fronting public alley.
SEVEN FRAME HOUSES on Columbus street,
between Wythc and Madison streets.
BUILDING LOT fronting on Columbus street
Sc feet, and running west 1913 feet.
LOT on Alfred street, between W. the and Mad
ison streets, GO feet 'front.' and running cast 123
feet.
each, for rent.
Apply at 124 N. Royal street. aue23 I'm
SToRrH0Usr FOR RENT
l offer for rent my S.orehou-e in tho town of
Paris, Fauquicr county, Va, now occupied by ].
Y. Button & Co. Possession given the 1st day OF
October next. The house is new. large, complete
and rommodious, and good stand for business
Tho postoilice is kept in the building. CORES.
pOndencc solicited. w. w. ROGERS.
Paris, Fauquier CO.. Va, aue1S tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

ANOTHER CLUB.--A cumber of merchants
Of the city have gnized social club to
he known rs the Merchants Club, and have
secured rooms in the building on King
street, near Washington, formerly oecup'e.:
as the Virginia Midland Railroad Offices. A
meeting was held last night, at which the
club was organized By the election Of the
following officers: President, d. %. Down
ham; vice president, l. Eiehbere; treasurer,
H Wildt; secretary, Chas. StTansman;
board of directors. kaufman, !: S"artz
D. Bendheim, NJ. Schuier and X. Z: Lucas.
Tie following committee was appointed to
prepare constitution and series Of bylaws
Tor the government of the club viz: H.
Kraft, ]. w. Holt and G. Strargman. Com
mittees were also appointed to procure fur
niture, ETC.. for the cub. The object OF the
club is purely OF social nature, ind for the
entertainment by the merchants OF their
country customers while they arc in the
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

Mt. VERNON AvENUE.-Ail peFsons VINO
fee! interested in the scheme to lay out ana
construct and maintain drive from Wash,
ington city to Mount Vernon are requested
TO meet at the Office of the Alexandra Real
Estate Iavestmen; Trust and Title Com
pany, OH Fairfax street, to:m0rro" i evening emu.
at 8 o'clock. 1t is expected that the meet
ing will be largo one and that many inhu
ential men Of Washington snd elsewhere
viii! be present Several Senators and kep'
resentatives Ia Congress have written letters
approving tn plan and promising their sup
mort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

NTEw EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
~ Rakcs, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other scasonable goods ut lowest
cash prices JAS +. CARLlN & SONS,
ap3O Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

DIED WARRIOR and LIGHT HORSE HARRY
III CHOPPING AXES, Disston's Patent Cross
Cut Saws. Wood Saws, BROAD AXES and Me-
chanics' Tools generally, in great variety.
JAS. F. CABIN & SONS.
aug1S Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

R5~ A CALL If d. Willcoxcn will consent
to be an independent candidste for The House OF
Delegates, he will have the support Of -
4. Il. Fetzer. - Spencer, lloracc Ashton, a. a.
PaynefJ r Goodwin, s. W. Bardso, Z. IL 3
Rax;o.. i. u Ro,aitneh w N. Merchant, S.W.
Mutt, la, F 0nlick 4 K. Mitchell, b. +. lden
aud many other voters ahovc AMI below the run.
Maua, sas, Va sap, rs sepl4 eo2t
A LII PERSONS having ella ms against the cs.
n tate of VIM. W. ROCK will please present the
same. properly authcnt Gated, for Settementto
sep14 In J. IL ID SHOOT Executor.
A FRESH INVOICE OF FINE TEAS, includ-
II ing our EXTRA MINED TEA at soc per ID,
Just received by
sepl4 j. c. MILBURN.
NEW CUCUMBER PICKLES received to-day
~ by Isepl4l &C. MILBURN.
NEW NO. . FAT MACKEREL Just received by
IN sepl4 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-14

ENAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES, Cher
AI ry Scoders and Fruit Presses wholesale and
rctai ri IS King, corner Royal street, by
io9 j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
Fencing for the Fair SeN.

There have been several attempts In St
Louis TO popularize fencing with foils, the
last being made last year 1t the ArmOry, but
1t did not succeed. Now there is another at
tempt about to be made among the ladies. 1t
has become the rage in the cities Of the east,
and a lady in society has spoken Of a class
fere. There is no more beautiful exercise,
especially for ladies. 1t is better than bowling,
which our society ladies have been at during
Lent. 1t is graceful, and makes the pupil en-
thusiastic. Your American girls do not take
enough exercise. Why, that gives a clear
skin and rounded figure, and takes away
stoop shoulders. Lawn tennis is good, but
fencing with foils is better. They do not get
so tired, and it can be followed in the house
Among the gentlemen here are some good
fencers, and several young ladies also, whom
have taught The ladies become as skillful
rs the gentlemen, because they are so supple
In their movements.-ProfessOr Brevat in
Globe Democrat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
washIng,on NnrrIage Companies.

A number Of clerks In tho treasury depart
ment have formed a marriage insurance com
pany. Twenty of them have already paid Ia
their initiation fee, and pledged themselvcs 10
stand by the contract The number is linn
tied to fifty They agree 10 pay 500 each
when one OF the members gets married. A
marriage in the association is eIpected within
few days, and there will be a test OF the
practical working Of the organization. 1t Is
said that in one OF the most fashionable clubs
In Washington, a close corporation, consisting
OF ten or twelve Of the young and single
members, has been formed for the purpose Of
marrying into wealthy families A contract
is signed by each one entering the organiza
ton 10 pay, within one year Of the time Of
marriage, 10 per cent. Of the money and prop
erty obtained by the marriage. II IS agreed
in the compact that the energy and influence
Of each member shall be exercised without re-
striction TO the success of the end aimed at
Each man is agent for himself or some other
member of the organization, and has his eyes
wide open TO ascertain where profitable mar.
riages can be made. When a courtship is
begun the combination begins 10 work, and
all kinds Of schemes are manipulated 10 make
his efforts Philadelphia Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
Citation by Publication.
n the District Court of Bexar Coun-
ty-No. 3 STELLA v. Selleck VS.
William w. Selleck.
The State of Texas, to the Sheriff or any Con
stable of Bexar County-Grecting:

You are hereby commanded that by making
publication Ot,this citation in some newspaper
published in The county Rt5ECe IN each
week for telAsa-eo0 6secntive weeks previous to
he-eturn day hereof, you summon William
~ Selleck, whose residence is unknown, to
me and appear at the next regular term of the
District Court of Bexar County, to be holden
nj the Courthouse thereof, in the city of San
Antonio, on the first Monday in September
neyt the same being the 9th day of Septem-
her A. ID. 1887, then and there to answer Il
Detition filed in said court on the 18th day of
lime. A d. 1887, i'm a suit numbered 3l57 on
he docket of said court, wherein Ella V. Sell
ieck is plaintiff and said William W. Selleck IS
PIaintiff in her petition alleges that she and
defendant, on December "A, 1882, in FriO cOun-
Nv Texas, were married, and continued 10 live
with him as his wife until about April q, 1886;
that during all that time she conducted her
self with prOpriety, managing the household
affairs with prudence and economy, and ut all
times treated her said husband with kindness
and fOrbearance, but that defendant, disre-
garding the solemnity of his marriage vows
and his obligation to treat plaintiff with kind
ness and attention, within one month afl ~
their said marriage began course of unkino
harsh and tyrannical conduct toward heI
which continued constantly until she finally
separated from him on or about the said 9Th
day of Apr, 1886. That on divers occasions,
while plaintiff lived with defendant, he was
guilty of excuses, cruel treatment and out
RACES toward her OF such a nature as to render
their living together insuppOrtable. That said
series OF abuses eliminated on April d, 1886,
by defendant striking plaintiff in the face
with his hand without having any reason
whatever for so doing, whereupon plaintiff re-
fused any longer to live with him as his wife
and did then and there separate from him and
has not lived with him as his wifi tsince.
Wherefore plaintiff prays fOrISudgment dis
solving the marriage between heI and defend
ant, for costs and general relief.
Herein fall not, but have you before said
court, on the said first day of the next term
thereof, this writ with your retur,t thereon,
showing how you have executed thetsame.
Witness, Geo. X. Dashie II, Clerk uttthe Dis
trict Court of Bexar county.
Given under my hand seal of said court at
Office in San Antonio, this I'd day of August,
A. ID. 1881. GEO. II. DASHIELL,
Clerk District Court Bexar Co.
By M. YTURRI, Deputy.
Issued same day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15

The New York Evening Post finds that
emigration from the United Kingdom is still
on the increase, 30, lO4 persons having sailed
from the various ports in 1886 against only
2l0,SIS in 1885. About GO per cent. Of tho
whole number were Englishmen, and about
10 per cent more were Scotch, so that the
81, All Irish composed only about 80 per cent.
Of the whole number; whereas thirty or forty
years ago Ireland contributed from 60 TO 20
per cent of all. The change in proportion Is
not due so much 10 the fact that Irishmen
eInisrete less than they did as TO the fact that
Englishmen emigrat2 more. Public Opinion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago contracted blood poison.
lHpplicd 20 a physician ut once and his treat.
nCnt came near killing me employed an
Old ply stefan aud then went 10 ny. | then
went To Hot Springs and remained two months,
hut nothing seemed to cure me permanently,
although temporary relief was given me. My
condition grew desperate and applied TO n
noted quack. but did not improve, ! then
used a preparation which was prescribed
gratis" but IL contained too much alcohol
ana aggravated my snfferngs, then placed
myself under the treatment OF noted Nash
vile ply stefan and for \ time was benefited,
but by fall ! returned home a ruined man,
physically and financially, with but little pros.
poets Of ever getting well. My money bciIg
exhausted, / did not know what to do. In
May, lSSj. my mother persuaded me to get a
bottle Of n. - made in Atlanta and did
so To crafty her, but to my utter astonish.
mcnt had not finished the first bottle before
every ulcer had been healed.
To the present time have used i've bottles
and have received mort benefit than from oil
the rect combined; and am satisfied that g.
Is. u. Il the most wonderful blood purifier ever
before known, and | urge all aiii CtCd young
mon to try one single bottle and be convinced
can truly say think It the best medicine In
the world. 4. T. HALLEWTON.
Macon, Ca, May I, ISSG
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
Merely mn Accinsnr-

Little Marie-Aunty, you don't know how
mad papa got fhis morning. He slammed q
plate against the wall and broke it all 70
pieces.
Little Carl, reprovingly-Mamma told us
not 20 speak about it, Marie.
Marie-Oh, yes, 1 forgot Papa didn't
throw the plate against the wall. It just
slipped out of his hand and fell against tho
wall and broke into thousand pieces =
Texas Siftings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15
AUF WIEDERSEHN.

The beautiful braids OF hsr golden hair
Are twisted in sport by the bOisJ'rOus air,
And pearly tear on the red cheek CLOVIS
Like drop OF dew on the crimson rose;
But her manly lover tarrieS TO throw
mantle of cheer DER the maiden's woe:
"Auf wiedersehnl auf wiedersehn!
We part, my love, to meet again"
The ocean Is fierce, aud the beaten bark
Goes down TO its fate in the waters dark,
While youthful lover, gallant and true,
Sinks into depths Of longer adieu;
But bursting in spray from the rising foam
An echo floats to the watcher at home:
"Auf wiedersehni auf wiederschnl
We part, dear one, TO meet againl"
A maiden is watching with straining eyes
For q coming sail in the distant skies;
Did the lover not say he would returnH
So the maiden will hope, and watch, and yearn,
But loi at her feet from his distant grave
There ripples the song Of a tender wave:
"Auf wiedersehnl euf wiedersehn
We part, dear one, to meet again!"
The shimmering braids on her bosom pale
Are resting from play with the boist'rous gale;
The tear is CONCEALED on the icy cheek
And blue eyes are needless Of sails they seek;
The spirit, in yelling through faded lips,
A mortal thought in eternity dips
"Auf wiedersehnl Well meet againl
And short the time bis wiedersehnl'
William Wallace T--l-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-15

"Your hush and is always talking with Miss
So and So" says a feather headed woman,
whose mental horizon is limited to person
alities and gossip There is sufficient truth in
this statement to sail it, and away it goes
down the wind like winning yacht on the
home stretch. By and by somebody's heart
will achc just because fool took occasion 10
bawl q harmless fact into the ears Of other
fools, whose hearts are evil enough TO color
everything in the world with their own inn
purity. Many person will shudder at the
bare thought of slip in etiquette, but every
day, by simply repeating facts which do not
concern them and telling truths without
knowledge Of the circumstances, which always
color truths. they are rendering themselves